Regional School Social Worker

National Heritage Academies; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heritage Academies seeks a traveling School Social Worker to provide counseling and support services across designated Toledo-area campuses. The role requires flexibility to meet evolving student needs and collaborate with school staff to implement intervention plans.

The position involves in-person work at our partner sites with a focus on both general and special education students, following IEPs, and maintaining required records in compliance with program standards.

Qualifications

• Ohio State Board approved license required.
• ODE Pupil Services license with School Social Worker endorsement.
• As of 4/12/21, candidate can apply for a Pupil Services Registration License.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling sessions to special education and general education students.
• Develop and monitor behavior interventions and support plans.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments for eligibility for services.
• Maintain and submit required clinical records and reports.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to implement strategies to improve student outcomes.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Identify community resources and make referrals to support student success.

Education

Ohio State Board approved license

ODE Pupil Services license w/School Social Worker endorsement

Pupil Services Registration License (as of 4/12/21)

Job description

We are currently seeking dedicated School Social Workers to join our team in a traveling role. This position offers a dynamic work environment and requires a flexible, adaptable approach to meet the evolving needs of students and schools. As a traveling School Social Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping students reach their full potential.

Job Description

Summary: We are currently seeking dedicated School Social Workers to join our team in a traveling role. This position offers a dynamic work environment and requires a flexible, adaptable approach to meet the evolving needs of students and schools. As a traveling School Social Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping students reach their full potential.

You will provide services at the following school locations:

• Bennett Venture Academy - Toledo, Ohio
• Winterfield Venture Academy - Toledo, Ohio

Company Information

National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with communities to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA serves over 100 schools in nine states, with more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Our schools are designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in college, career, and life. A majority of our schools consistently outperform their local district on the state test. According to the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University, NHA is a leading performer among charter schools and management organizations, outperforming both conventional district schools and other charter school operators. In addition, according to our employee survey, over 90% of respondents agree that the work they do is meaningful to them. Join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, as well as progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings.
• Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, as well as monitor the students’ responses to the interventions identified.
• Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate the results to all team members in parent-friendly language
• Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.
• Establish relationships with both students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.
• Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success
• Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process and collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.

Qualifications

• Ohio State Board approved license and
• ODE Pupil Services license w/School Social Worker endorsement
• As of 4/12/21 a candidate can apply for a Pupil Services Registration License. Requirements: must hold a valid Ohio State Board approved license and submit a background check to the ODE.

This is an in-person position at our NHA Service Center located at 3850 Broadmoor Ave., Grand Rapids, MI.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.